SIR ROBIN WALES, Mayor of Newham, is reported to be fighting for his political life as he goes through a Labour Party “trigger ballot” to determine whether he will be Labour’s candidate for mayor at this May’s elections. In most ...
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Beaumont beaten by Stepney barrage
Muhammad Rahman STEPNEY FC MADE light work of Beaumont FC to stroll home 4-0 in the third round of games in the Inner London Football League Premier Division. The old guard were on fire at Mabley Green as Tharik Hussain ...
Read More »Hackney murder: detectives seek new suspects
POLICE ARE DETERMINED to solve the murder of Daniel Frederick. This week they have seen one suspect charged, appear in court – and be held in custody. Now, as they build their case, they are trying to identify two further ...
Read More »Third gang member charged after Hackney acid attacks
TWO YOUNG MEN were convicted last October of carrying out robberies in Hackney – and using corrosive substances in the process. They were each sentenced, last December, to 14 years in prison. Sadik Kamara and Joshua Jordan were not alone ...
Read More »NHS tries to cut prescriptions
NHS ENGLAND has embarked on a bizarre consultation document with the grand title of Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: A consultation on guidance for CCGs. Translated into real English, this ...
Read More »Gants Hill crowned Premier Division Champions!
Emdad Rahman GANTS HILL WON the Premier Division on the last day of Season 3 on goal difference in another pulsating end to a Champions League season. Mus scored seven goals as the new champions thrashed their title rivals JIFA ...
Read More »Man charged with Daniel Frederick murder
DETECTIVES have charged a man with the murder of Daniel Frederick, Daniel died on 8th January, in Shakespeare Walk, Hackney. He was found on the street, having been stabbed – and died shortly after reaching hospital. On Tuesday, 30th January ...
Read More »Man dies after Hackney stabbing
ANOTHER YOUNG man has lost his life in Hackney – stabbed to death in the streets. It began when the emergency services were called just after 11.30pm on Sunday, 28th January. An hour later, another stab victim was dead. The ...
Read More »Finance watchdog has bad news on housing
WHY SHOULD we worry? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that a percentage of people who bought their homes on interest only mortgages are likely to have problems paying off their mortgages. Why does this matter to everyone – ...
Read More »Newham shooting: police seek Lexus
POLICE WHO ARE investigating a shooting in Newham are trying to identify or find a silver Lexus motor vehicle, registration number AY52 CKD. They believe the men who carried out the shooting may have travelled to and from the scene ...
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